Biography: general

In the autumn of 2020, Simon Barnes should have been leading a safari in Zambia, but Covid restrictions meant his plans had to be put on hold. Instead, he embarked on the only voyage of discovery that was still open to him. He walked to a folding chair at the bottom of his garden, and sat down. H...

In the autumn of 2020, Simon Barnes should have been leading a safari in Zambia, but Covid restrictions meant his plans had to be put on hold. Instead, he embarked on the only voyage of discovery that was still open to him. He walked to a folding chair at the bottom of his garden, and sat down. H...

A funny, heartwarming and inspiring true story of life as a shepherdess in one of the most remote and beautiful spots in England. Seen on ITV's }The Dale{, Amanda lives a life ruled by the seasons and her animals, living alongside her husband and seven children on a 2,000 acre sheep hill farm. A ...

This warm and engaging memoir from the star of Channel 5's }The Yorkshire Vet{ is set to appeal to fans of }All Creatures Great & Small{ and }My Family & Other Animals{. As featured on BBC Breakfast.A warm, engaging and witty memoir from the star of Channel 5's The Yorkshire Vet.This is the life ...

Julian Norton recounts more inspirational tales from his life, the animals he has treated and the people he has met, as well as taking us through the seasons, showing the challenges and surprises that occur at the most unlikely times. Warm and heartfelt stories and amusing anecdotes from the life...

From Lane Moore, the critically acclaimed author of How to Be Alone, comes a searingly intimate, funny guidebook about the awkward, painful, and, at times, exhilarating journey of learning to find, build, and keep best friendships in adulthoodYou Will Find Your People is a narrative work of self-...

PC Mike Pannett returns with more tales of policing rural Yorkshire. He blends gentle humour with real-life action as he introduces the wonderful rural characters and breathtaking scenery on his local beat. It's a far cry from Mike's old job hunting down drug gangs and knife crime in Central Lond...

Known for her hilarious and unforgettable interviews with Hollywood A-listers, Alison is also responsible for countless classic moments of broadcasting gold - from getting stuck on a caravan door to delivering Christmas cash dressed as an elf. But who is Alison Hammond really, and how did she bec...